ASSIGNMENTS B.

Com General Semester-II Subject Name: Computer Awareness and Internet Subject code: BCC 201 Spring Drive 2012 4 credits (60 marks) (BKID: B1464) Set 1 Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks. 1. Explain the characteristics of a computer system. 2. Explain the concept of parallel computers. 3. Discuss the functions of a CD ROM. 4. Differentiate between the interpreter and compiler. 5. Answer the following questions:a. Add the following binary numbers:1101101 and 1001110. b. Subtract the binary number of 011 from 10000 c. Multiply the binary numbers: 1011 and 1100. d. Write 2s complement for the binary numbers 1101 and 1110101. e. Find 2s complement for the numbers 9 and 15. 6. Answer the following questions:a. Convert [2AB.81]16 to binary. b. Convert [111101110111.111011]2 to hexadecimal number. c. Convert [2AB.8]H to decimal number. d. Convert decimal 0.875 to a binary number. e. Write an algorithm to find the biggest of the two numbers.

ASSIGNMENTS B.Com General Semester-II Subject Name: Computer Awareness and Internet Subject code: BCC 201 Spring Drive 2012 4 credits (60 marks) (BKID: B1464) Set 2

Answer the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Distinguish priority slots and time slots. 2. What do you understand by binary synchronous control? 3. How is a communication channel shared? 4. Why client and server is considered as most powerful component for constructing networks? 5. Try to identify the areas where computer is used. Also mention the name of application software for each type. 6. Identify the various threats from the public internet to users.